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This page is for Academic Positions in Religious Studies and Theology that begin in 2023.

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See also: Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2022-2023, Biblical Studies 2022-2023, Jewish Studies 2022-2023

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August 1, 2022: Thanks everyone for contributing to this Wiki! If you would be so kind to post the job positions in the correct category, especially for those positions outside of the US/Canada as there is a separate heading for these non-North American positions (see bottom of the page). Much thanks!

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions

Bucknell University, Josephine Hildreth Detmer & Zareen Taj Mirza Professorship in Islamic Studies, due. Aug. 31, 2022

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell University invites applications for the Josephine Hildreth Detmer & Zareen Taj Mirza Professorship in Islamic Studies, to begin in August 2023. This is an open-rank, tenure-track position.

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell serves majors and minors pursuing the academic study of religion, as well as a large number of students from other majors. We seek a teacher-scholar who can help us maintain the department’s reputation for effective teaching and productive research, and whose teaching, research, and service will contribute to the department’s commitment to diversity and to the liberal arts mission. Ph.D. in Religious Studies/Islamic Studies is required by start date. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Islam as a global religious tradition, with interdisciplinary research that highlights trans-regional or transnational connections between the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, or beyond. Some undergraduate teaching experience and a record of scholarship are considered strengths.

Teaching responsibilities: Five undergraduate courses per year, including Islam (RELI 201), rotating responsibility for Theories of Religion (RELI 232), a 100-level course (such as Introduction to the Quran; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; or another introductory course of the candidate’s design), and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Applicants at the level of assistant professor should include a cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and a sample of scholarship (a book chapter or journal article of no more than thirty pages).

Applicants at the level of associate or full professor should include a cover letter, C.V., and a sample of scholarship (a book chapter or journal article of no more than thirty pages).

The Religious Studies Department is committed to diversity and inclusiveness; candidates should address their relevant experience and expertise in these areas in their application materials.

Letters of recommendation will be requested of selected candidates.

Applications will only be accepted through Bucknell’s online career center (careers.bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin by August 31, 2022, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Prof. Stuart Young, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies (sy009@bucknell.edu).

About Bucknell

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged.

Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Occidental College, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship/Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies, due September 15, 2022

POSITION:

The Department of Religious Studies at Occidental College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Islamic Studies, the first year of which will be a reduced teaching load Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship starting in Fall 2023.

This search is part of Occidental’s new multi-year Mellon Faculty Diversity Initiative (MFDI), an initiative that aligns with the College's Equity and Justice Agenda, to intensify our efforts to hire a cluster of Arts and Humanities faculty whose work focuses on race and/or social justice and whose background, expertise, and experiences will contribute to diversifying Occidental’s faculty. The successful candidate will join the second of three MFDI cohorts with a total of nine positions in the Arts and Humanities. As part of the MFDI program, the members of the cohorts will be provided enhanced mentoring, professional development, and a greatly reduced teaching load in the postdoctoral year, prior to transitioning to the tenure-track and the start of the tenure clock.

We are seeking applications from scholars of Islamic Studies. Your area of specialization and time period are open, but we especially encourage applicants whose work is theoretically forward, engaging approaches such as decoloniality, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, disability studies, material culture, science and technology studies, etc. We will give preference to candidates who add to the methodological and theoretical breadth of current department faculty and whose courses could be cross-listed with other departments on campus. Candidates should be able to teach a wide range of courses attractive to liberal arts students, including courses that introduce students to the diversity of lived Islamic belief and practice; that consider Islam as a system of knowledge, politics, and culture; and that situate Muslim communities within their local, regional, and transnational contexts. You will also share the department’s orientation to teaching the study of religion (which you can read more about on this page of our departmental website).

Candidates should be able to teach the department’s rotation of required courses (a theories/methods course and a course that guides majors through their senior thesis research and writing); able to contribute courses to the College’s first-year seminar program (with preference given to candidates with training and experience in writing and research instruction); and able to teach courses that meet the Core requirements, especially the pre-1800 Core requirement. You will be thoughtful in their pedagogical approaches, and will seek continually to improve your teaching. Strong candidates will have, or show potential for, an active and sophisticated research agenda, and be willing to mentor undergraduate research.

The teaching load during the first year of the postdoctoral fellowship will be 1/1. After the fellowship year, the position will convert to a tenure-track assistant professor position with a teaching load of 2/2 in the second year of the appointment, and a regular teaching load of 3/2 thereafter. The successful candidate will be a strong teacher and mentor, have an active research agenda, participate in departmental planning and leadership, and contribute to College-wide service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants should have expertise in Islam, with some training in Religious Studies;

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment;

• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching (whether as primary instructor or teaching assistant);

• The potential for an active research agenda;

• Fluency in relevant research languages;

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized communities, with plans to continue their pedagogical development as part of this position. Candidates should submit a complete application package electronically to islamicstudies@oxy.edu, including the following required materials (as separate, clearly labeled files):

• A cover letter: In your letter please describe your interest in teaching at Occidental, your teaching experience, your research, and the theoretical and/or methodological approach(es) of your teaching and research.

• Curriculum Vitae

• A list and brief descriptions of courses you could teach at Occidental: Approximately one paragraph for each course. Each course description should give us a clear sense of what a student in the course would study, do, and learn. For example, your course descriptions might specify the learning goals, units/themes of the course, readings, assignments, etc.

• Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: This statement provides your unique perspective on your past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice in your professional career. This should include your demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentoring especially for students from marginalized and minoritized groups. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help the College contribute to its mission in these areas.

• List of three references with relevant contact information, with at least one who can speak to teaching experience and effectiveness. Do not submit these letters with your initial application. If you advance to the finalist phase, you will be asked to have each of your three references submit a letter of recommendation. Please ask your references to be prepared to submit a letter should you move forward to this phase of the search.

Upon receipt of a complete application package, you will receive a demographic questionnaire. You must complete this questionnaire by September 18 to move forward in the search process. Please direct all questions about the position to Department Chair Dr. Holmes-Tagchungdarpa at tagchung@oxy.edu or (323) 259-1354.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND REVIEW TIMELINE:

To be considered, your application materials must be received by September 15, 2022 at 5pm PST.

Candidates selected for the semi-finalist round will be asked to submit additional materials: evidence of teaching effectiveness (which can include teaching evaluations, peer teaching observations, awards or other recognition, or whatever else candidates deem appropriate; a sample syllabus; and a sample of scholarly writing. And they will be asked to have each of their three references submit a confidential letter of recommendation. Semi-finalists will be contacted by October 17, with semi-finalist interviews being held via videoconference between October 24 and 28.

Click here for more information: jd_-_mellon_postdoctoral_fellowshiptenure-track_assistant_professor_of_islamic_studies_0.pdf (oxy.edu)

Princeton Theological Seminary, Open Rank - Early Christian Theology, due September 15, 2022

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Early Christian Theology to commence on or about July 1, 2023. Rank open (assistant, associate, full professor).

The candidate should have primary research and teaching interests in early Christian theology. Secondary interest in ecumenical theology is highly desirable.

The candidate selected for this position will be dedicated to the church's life and work, and equipped to teach persons preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms. Candidates should have earned the PhD or ThD in theology as well as the MDiv or equivalent theological degree from an accredited theological school.

The successful candidate will participate in all of the Seminary's degree programs (MDiv, MA, MA(TS), ThM, and PhD), with shared responsibility for offering required courses and a broad range of electives that conform to the Seminary's mission, the Department's needs, and the appointee's research interests. The duties expected of a faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary include excellent publication and teaching, including PhD supervision; mentoring of students; service in faculty committees, meetings and programs; and active participation in the Seminary's life.

A letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application site at: [http://apply.interfolio.com/108678]. The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2022.

Those wishing to nominate others for this position are invited to contact Jacqueline Lapsley, Dean of Academic Affairs, at [[1]].

Villanova University, Assistant Professor - Christian Ethics, Theology and Religious Studies, due September 4, 2022

Posting Number: 2022929F Direct inquiries to trsearch1@villanova.edu. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.villanova.edu.

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, to begin in fall 2023.

We seek a colleague in the field of Christian Ethics who specializes in the study of gender, sexuality, and/or family ethics. Additional research interest in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: racial justice, Christian bioethics, or incarceration ethics.

We welcome applications from individuals whose research and teaching enhances our focus on the Augustinian tradition of faith engaging culture. In addition, candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach in a Catholic Christian theological context and to contribute to the formation of individuals for lay ministries. We especially encourage applications from scholars underrepresented in the field.

Responsibilities include teaching the Theology and Religious Studies course in the College core curriculum (Faith, Reason, and Culture; Global Religious Experience; or Catholic Studies); teaching elective courses in the undergraduate curriculum; offering a range of master’s and doctoral level courses on a regular basis; mentoring students beyond the classroom; and performing service to the Department, College, and the University.

A complete application includes a letter of interest, a current resume, a writing sample, three letters of reference, transcripts (unofficial copies), and three statements: on teaching philosophy; on research methods and interests; and on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Letters of reference must be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewers. Applications must include the contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. If chosen as a finalist, a statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission must be provided at the time of the on-campus interview.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via video conferencing. The finalist must provide official transcripts at the time of appointment. To receive consideration, complete applications, including letters of recommendation, must be received by September 4, 2022.

Villanova University, Assistant Professor - New Testament Studies, Theology and Religious Studies, due September 4, 2022

Posting Number: 2022928F Direct inquiries to trsearch2@villanova.edu. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.villanova.edu.

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, to begin in fall 2023.

We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in the Gospels. The successful candidate will also have competence in extracanonical early Christian literature and engage with the reception of the Bible in later Christian history and broader intellectual culture.

We welcome applications from individuals whose research and teaching enhances our focus on the Augustinian tradition of faith engaging culture and who bring biblical historical questions in conversation with contemporary cultural issues. In addition, candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach in a Catholic Christian theological context and to contribute to the formation of women and men for lay ministries. We especially encourage applications from scholars underrepresented in the field.

Responsibilities include teaching the Theology and Religious Studies course in the College core curriculum (Faith, Reason, and Culture; Global Religious Experience; or Catholic Studies); teaching elective courses in the undergraduate curriculum; offering a range of master’s and doctoral level courses on a regular basis; mentoring students beyond the classroom; and performing service to the Department, College, and the University.

Candidates must hold a doctorate by the start of the appointment and must demonstrate the potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship. All applicants must have training in the study of early Christian texts in their original languages, grounding in both the historical study of the Bible and contemporary hermeneutical approaches (e.g., postcolonial, womanist, feminist, mujerista, non-Western), and familiarity with the broader ancient Mediterranean world (including the literature of the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible).

A complete application includes a letter of interest, a current resume, a writing sample, three letters of reference, transcripts (unofficial copies), and three statements: on teaching philosophy; on research methods and interests; and on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Letters of reference must be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewers. Applications must include the contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. If chosen as a finalist, a statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission must be provided at the time of the on-campus interview.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via video conferencing. The finalist must provide official transcripts at the time of appointment. To receive consideration, complete applications, including letters of recommendation, must be received by September 4, 2022.

Simon Fraser University, The J. S. Woodsworth Chair in Humanities, due August 31, 2022

More info on the position here: https://www.sfu.ca/globalhumanities/employment.html

The J. S. Woodsworth Chair in Humanities in the Department of Global Humanities at Simon Fraser University (SFU) was established to honour the legacy and spirit of James Shaver Woodsworth, a founder of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in 1932, forerunner of today’s New Democratic Party. The Woodsworth legacy is tied not to specific projects or themes, but rather to moral courage, social sympathies, passion for truth, and intellectual pioneering in the pursuit of social progress, education, and empowerment. This academic appointment will involve teaching, research and, particularly, community engagement in close collaboration with the Institute for the Humanities. In this capacity, the Chair-holder will: a) be expected to include a community development dimension within the range of their activities; b) play an active role in public programming; and c) support activities that contribute to the quality of the educational environment at SFU.

The Department of Global Humanities is an interdisciplinary unit that includes specialists in Classics, Early Christianity, Byzantine and Renaissance Studies, East-Asian Religions, Chinese and European literature, and Critical Theory. The Department is increasingly interested in non-Western traditions of thought and culture, including Indigenous traditions.

Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and six letters of reference to applyjsw@sfu.ca by August 31, 2022.

Non-Tenure-Track / Visiting Positions

The University of Tennessee (Knoxville), College of Arts and Sciences: Lecturer in Religious Studies (Jewish Studies), due May 16, 2022

Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/106355

Open Date: May 3, 2022

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a full-time (100%) Lecturer to begin August 1, 2022. This non-tenure-track position may be renewable, contingent upon the Department's staffing needs and support from the College, as well as evidence of excellent teaching. The position comes with full benefits, and the University of Tennessee has a well-established promotion system for non-tenure-line faculty. The teaching load is 4-4, including “Judaism”; “The American Jewish Experience,” and “Religions of the World."

Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies (or a relevant field) are preferred, although ABDs will be considered. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter of application, along with a C.V., contact information for three references, and a relevant syllabus via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin May 16, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Helene Sinnreich (hsinnreich@utk.edu), Chair - Lecturer in Religious Studies (Jewish Studies) committee, with any questions.

Faculty Positions outside of Canada and the U.S.

Leiden University, University Lecturer in Chinese Religions, Tenure Track - due September 1, 2022

Leiden University invites applications for a University Lecturer in Chinese Religions, to begin 1 January 2023. This position is situated in the Leiden Institute for Area Studies, and priorities include collaboration in research, teaching, and administration across the full width of Religious Studies and China Studies. Applications must be submitted via the Leiden University Careers System.

Key responsibilities:

Original research involving primary sources and/or fieldwork as appropriate.
Teaching, curriculum development, and thesis supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels in programmes including the BA Religious Studies, the MA Religious Studies, the BA China Studies, the MA Asian Studies, and the BA International Studies.
Supervision of PhD research.
A commitment to acquisition of research funding from national and international funding bodies.
Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
Administrative duties, commensurate with career stage.

Selection criteria

A PhD degree in Religious Studies, Chinese Studies, or another relevant field. Candidates near completion of the degree will be considered.
Research expertise in Chinese Religions. Areas of special interest include but are not limited to Daoism and Chinese popular religion.
An ability to link the historically grounded study of Chinese Religions to contemporary, comparative, and theoretical issues in the study of religion.
An excellent command of Mandarin and other relevant research and/or source languages.
A compelling research agenda that promises original and significant work in the field.
A record of research funding acquisition, commensurate with career stage.
A publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
An affinity with area studies, and the ability to work from interdisciplinary, transnational, and comparative perspectives.
A commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content, which may include general courses in Religious Studies and China Studies.
A commitment to high-quality supervision practice at the BA, MA, and PhD levels. The ability to supervise written work on modern and contemporary topics at the BA and MA levels.
Administrative abilities, commensurate with career stage.
A strong affinity with and capacity for teamwork in an intercultural and multi-ethnic work environment.
An excellent command of English. The majority of the MA programmes at Leiden University are taught in English, and staff members who have a better command of English than of Dutch may teach in English in BA programmes as well.
If the successful applicant does not speak Dutch, they are expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years of the appointment. LIAS will make resources available to this end.

Information

Queries can be directed to Anne Sytske Keijser MA, Programme Chair of China Studies, email: a.s.keijser@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications

Applications must be received no later than 1 September 2022. Applications should be in English and be submitted via the blue button in our application system. Please ensure that you include in one single PDF document named ‘FAMILY Name – Given name – Vacancy Number’ and in this order:

A letter of motivation, including a personal vision for the study of Chinese Religions within the broader field of Religious Studies.
A CV including education and employment history, publications, language skills, invited talks and presentations, and courses taught.
A research agenda with clear potential for applications to funding bodies such as NWO and ERC (max. 2 pages).
A statement of teaching philosophy (max. 1 page).
One sample syllabus for an introductory BA-level lecture course on Chinese Religions and one sample syllabus for an MA-level seminar course on a topic of the applicant’s choosing.
Names, positions, and contact details of three referees (letters are not requested at this stage).

Applications must be submitted via the Leiden University Careers System. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled for mid-September 2022.

Leiden University, University Lecturer in Hinduism and Material Religion, Tenure Track - due September 1, 2022

Leiden University invites applications for a University Lecturer in Hinduism and Material Religion, to begin 1 January 2023. This position is situated in the Leiden Institute for Area Studies and priorities include collaboration in research, teaching and administration across the full width of Religious Studies and South and Southeast Asian Studies. Applications must be submitted via the Leiden University Careers System.